Specialize in Project Management
Meeting the growing industry need for skilled employees capable of leading projects, the newest specialization from ITAM provides graduates with an in-depth understanding of the skills and techniques of effective project management. These skills have universal application, spanning every organization from construction firms to non-profits to tech start-ups. For students wishing to earn a double specialization, Project Management will complement any option, particularly Web and Database Administration and Management, Cybersecurity, and Network Administration. The need for graduates with these skills crosses all types of business including agriculture, construction, finance, retail, government, manufacturing, and not-for-profits.
National mean hourly wage for Project Managers/Business Operations Specialists
National mean hourly wage for Project Managers in the Computer/IT industry
is the 3rd largest employer of Project Management Specialists at an annual salary of $42.52
For more employment information, visit the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Bachelor's of Science in ITAM Specializing in Project Management
The BS-ITAM degree is great for students who have completed a DTA degree and are transferring to CWU or who have completed their general education courses at CWU.
Program Availability
2021-2022 Catalog Requirements:
CWU general education and degree requirements must be satisfied.
| BS-ITAM Core Classes | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| ADMG | 201 | Introduction to Business | 3 |
| ADMG | 285 | Sustainable Decision Making | 5 |
| ADMG | 302 | Financial Analysis | 5 |
| ADMG | 371 | Administrative Management | 4 |
| ADMG | 372 | Leadership and Supervision | 4 |
| ADMG | 374 | Project Management | 5 |
| ADMG | 385 | Business Communication and Report Writing | 4 |
| IT | 165 | Seeing Through the Data | 4 |
| IT | 202 | Change Ready: Tech Skills for Leaders | 4 |
| IT | 238 | Introduction to Cyberwarfare | 4 |
| IT | 248 | Digital Systems Fundamentals | 4 |
| IT | 260 | Integrated Computer Applications | 4 |
| IT | 301 | IT Security, Privacy and Ethics | 4 |
| IT | 468 | Projects In Database | 4 |
| RMT | 340 | Influencing Customer Decisions | 4 |
| RMT | 366 | Customer Relationship Management | 4 |
| RMT | 379 | IT Management Career Planning | 1 |
| ADMG | 490 | Cooperative Education (Internship) | 8-12 |
| Total Core Credits: | 75-79 | ||
| Plus the Following Project Management Specialization Classes | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| ADMG | 474 | Executing Project Management I | 4 |
| ADMG | 475 | Executing Project Management II | 4 |
| ADMG | 476 | Managing Project Uncertainty | 4 |
| ADMG | 477 | Project Performance Reporting | 4 |
| ADMG | 479 | Project Management Maturity | 4 |
| Total Specialization Credits: | 20 | ||
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